Parts of Your Swing May Actually Be Hurting Your Game

There is a very useful method that many accountants use called "The cost/benefit analysis". You may be familiar with it. The analysis is done to cut the company costs that do not provide a specific benefit. It's done on all the different costs of the company, and then the accountants can then analyze which costs provide a lot of benefit, versus which costs provide little benefit. Then quite simply, the costs that provide little benefit are cut.

The golf swing is really quite complicated. The reason that I wrote "The Simple Golf Swing" was to get rid of all the unnecessary movements that end up causing many golfers trouble. To do this, I applied the cost/benefit method, but I did it in golf terms.

Just as an example, we'll use the wrist cock. In analyzing the golf swing, I found that the wrist cock at the top of one's backswing, produced great results for a few golfers. However, for the vast majority of golfers, it actually proved to cause MANY inconsistencies.

So it was simply cut out of "The Simple Golf Swing". That may sound too simple of a solution, but it really works. You'd be amazed at the consistency that is added by removing this one small move. See, the difference is that golf magazines or videos, want you to spend countless hours of your time correcting this small move. You would have many disappointing rounds if you tried to do that. It's simply not worth it for most golfers.

I agree that you must have a significant wrist cock to compete on the professional tour. However, it has been proven to me many times over that you do not need a wrist cock to hit the ball 250 down the middle of the fairway. You do not need that extra 40-60 yards that professionals need. All you need to break 80 is to be able to hit the ball 220-250 yards down the middle of the fairway. More importantly, you need to be able to do this every time.

Other examples of what you could easily cut out of your swing would be the following:

- Lateral (horizontal) movement to achieve the proper weight transfer
- All lower body conscious movements. (The Simple Golf Swing will help you to make the correct lower body movements happen automatically, and cut out all the unnecessary actions)
- Extended backswing
- Those are just a few examples. The list goes on and on, but the point of all this is that "Simple is Better" for the vast number of golfers.

I could write forever on this subject, but I won't take up all your time. If you would like to see the simple method I've been talking about please check out "The Simple Golf Swing"

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Yours Sincerely,

David Nevogt

What is a Draw and How it will Lower Your Golf Score – Lesson # 2

Today we have a great tip about keeping your golf swing on the correct swing path. Most golfers bring the club back either too far inside, or too far outside. The swing path that you have to be especially careful about is swinging the club too far outside. Swinging the club too far outside to initiate the backswing usually means that you haven't completed the correct shoulder turn. This will cause you to slice the golf ball, because your golf swing will be way too vertical and steep.

We have a great checkpoint for you in this golf lesson that will enable you to check your swing half way back to make sure that you are starting the backswing on the correct swing path.

Please notice in the below picture that the face of the golf club is square to the path. And the correct path is a slight arc to the inside. The club face will actually remain square to the swing path for most of the backswing.










This is the position we want you to start getting to half way through your backswing. We're going to take you through all three points to remember in three separate pictures. In the first one below, please notice that the shaft of the golf club is parallel to the ground. We cal this position 9 o'clock, as you can see we've added a clock graphic so you can easily understand the position we are talking about.










Now, in the picture below, please see that we are still in the 9 o'clock position, but we've changed the view. Now you can see from behind what we're referring to. The important part of this picture is that halfway through your backswing, the shaft should be parallel to your feet line.










Finally, you can see in the picture below that the toe of the club is in the air at the 9 o'clock position as well.










Now, I need to take a moment to explain the significance of this position and what it will do for your game.

By making sure that the club is at the 9 o'clock position in the first place will correct any fault that you have as far as picking the club up too fast, or not picking it up at all. This will ensure that you have completed the one-peice takeaway correctly.

By making sure that the shaft is parallel to your feet line at 9 o'clock, you will ensure that you're bring the club back on the correct path. This will ensure that you are not too far inside or too far outside. It will also ensure that you're getting a good shoulder turn which will add power to your swing.

By making sure the toe is in the air, you are ensuring that you're rotating the clubface correctly around the shaft of the club. The club should not swing straight back and straight through. The clubface needs to open on the backswing, and close in the downswing. This move provides power and consistency to the golf swing. So... by getting to this one position, we're correcting many mistakes that you may be experiencing in your golf swing... Coming too far inside, too far outside, not rotating correctly around the shaft, etc...

Practice getting to this simple position, and your game should improve dramatically.

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Sincerely,

David Nevogt

Draw Lesson 2

Hopefully you were able to get out and practice that last lesson. If not, please do so when you get a chance, because it's a greatfundamental that will have a positive impact on your swing path,which in turn will encourage a draw.

Today we want to discuss some specifics on why you want the ballflight that a draw produces.

Benefits of the Draw Ball Flight:

-A draw goes further (both in the air and on the roll) because ofright-to-left spin. As we discussed in the last lesson, enteringthe impact zone on the inside path which produces this spin.

-Chances of hitting the fairway increase - Imagine for a moment,standing on the first tee, with a wide open fairway to hit. You'reaiming directly down the middle like most golfers do). The majorproblem with this is that by aiming down the middle of the fairwayyou have left yourself only with a very small amount of room forerror. Let me explain - You aim down the middle, and you fade theball slightly. Chances are, you're in the rough, right? The samething happens if you pull the ball left. Our goal with creatingthis system is to have you hit the longest, most consistent shotpossible. Once you can draw the ball (and you will be able to drawit every time), you can start aiming down the right side of thefairway. Now, you have some more room to work with. Hit the ballstraight, and you're on the right side of the fairway. If you hitthe ball with a draw, you're in the middle or left side of thefairway. Now you have the whole fairway to work with! You'rereally going to increase the percentage of fairways you hit, andthat will translate into lower scores, guaranteed. And I know whatyou're thinking... What if I slice it? Well, you'll just have totrust us on that one. Once we can get you to make impact with theball, with your swing on the correct path, you won't be slicing theball.

-Lower Trajectory Shot - typically draws have a bit less loft onthem, so you're going to be hitting the ball with a little lessloft, which is great because your ball will be effected less bywind. This happens because you will be learning how to close yourclubface the correct way. First you should understand that byopening the clubface at impact you are effectively adding loft tothe clubface. An open clubface at impact (bad), adds loft to theclub, decreases distance (just like a 7 iron doesn't go as far as a5 iron - because of the extra loft), and causes the ball to driftright. A closing clubface at impact (correct), will give you thecorrect loft that the club should have, it will increase yourdistance (because the club has the correct amount of loft atimpact), and it will cause the ball to drift left. So the spin,in conjunction with less loft on the club, is what produces thatboring shot like the pros hit.

Benefits of The Golf Swing Mechanics that Produce a Draw:

-We're going to teach you how to keep your swing on the correctpath. The correct swing path is extremely important, and there'san easy way to make sure that you remain on this path throughoutyour swing. Swing path is really the foundation of a good swing. If you can get that correct, the chances are likely that you'll beplaying pretty good golf. However, since it is such a hard thingto measure and correct it's an area where most golfers struggle. We teach a one-plane swing, and in this video, you'll be learning alot about how to keep the club shaft on same plane throughout yourentire swing.

-You'll Get Better impact- when you start swinging on path that weteach, you'll be entering the impact zone from an inside path. Swinging on this path gives you consistency first, but also power. It adds consistency because you'll be on that same plane throughoutyour entire swing. If you can do this, the chances of hitting theball successfully, increase dramatically. It also adds powerbecause you'll be releasing your whole body through the ball in thecorrect manner. Of course, there are a few things that need to cometogether in order to do this, but once you understand the mechanicsyou'll catch on quick. Finally, You'll learn how to actually hitthe clubs in your bag, as they were meant to be hit. This is goingto make a huge difference in your game, because you'll be hittingyour clubs the way they were intended to be hit. The improvementwill be drastic.

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David Nevogt

Putting, and Sand Play Advice

You won't believe how easy this method makes one of the toughest shots in the game.

3-Feet from the Hole

The most important aspect of putting is to decide on your line before the stroke. The only thing to be thinking DURING the stroke is how hard you need to hit the ball. Control how far the ball rolls by controlling the distance you bring the putter back during the backswing. The length of the forward swing past the ball should ALWAYS match the length of the backswing.

When determining the "line" for the putt, pay particular attention to the lay of the green within a three foot radius around the cup, as your golf ball will be rolling fairly slowly, and therefore will break more sharply within that area near the cup. You need to determine where you want the golf ball to be when it is entering that three-feet-away radius. Always attempt to putt the ball so it will go about one foot past the hole if it misses. If it misses, watch the break PAST the hole, because that will give you the line for the tap in.

Get out of the Sand

Sand play around the green really is a different concept. Here's all you need to know to have great sand play...Open the blade of your sand wedge so that it is directed about five feet to the RIGHT of the flag. Open your stance so the tips of your feet and shoulders are aligned with each other such that you are aiming about five feet LEFT of the pin.

When you swing back, only swing the clubhead as HIGH as your right shoulder. Don't use more than about 60% power on the swing. The clubface should slice ACROSS AND DOWN THROUGH the sand, behind the ball. More than any other shot on the course, follow through is essential to lift the ball out of the sand. If you want the ball to stop more quickly, hit the sand about 1 inch behind the middle of the golf ball. If you want the ball to run, you need to hit about 2.5 inches behind the middle of the ball. Use this method and your days of poor sand play are behind you, but of course nothing comes without practice. Find a course in your area that has a chipping green with a bunker you can practice out of. After a while, your confidence will skyrocket.

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David Nevogt

What is a Draw and How it will Lower Your Golf Score – Lesson # 1

Here's a great lesson that will keep you on the correct swing path when you initiate the downswing that will enable you to draw a golf ball. So many golfers start the downswing by turning the body and shoulders, instead of separating the right arm from the body. This is one of the most common causes for a slice, and will hinder you from drawing the golf ball.

If this is a fault of yours, most likely you slice the golf ball. Here's why: since your shoulders begin turning before your right arm straightens out it forces the club to enter the impact zone at a very steep angle which, in turn, forces you to cut across the golf ball. This is what causes a slice.

What we want you to start doing, is to start swinging your arms down, focusing on getting separation between the right arm and the body. It should almost feel as if you are starting the downswing with your back still facing the target.

So when you initiate the downswing focus on straightening out your right arm before you do anything else. You MUST keep the right shoulder "back" while doing this. This move will make it much easier for you to start drawing the golf ball.

Please notice the pictures below. They are directly from the new dvd that we have produced called "How to Hit a Draw".

In the picture below please notice that the right shoulder is "back" at the top of the downswing.










In the picture below please notice that the right shoulder is still "back" even though the downswing has been initiated. Notice how much the right arm has straightened, and that the arms appear to be the primary force behind the club's movement on the way down. The shoulders have not caused the club to swing down. Instead it is primarily the arms. This move helps to generate club head speed and it keeps your swing on the correct path as the arms swing down.










Finally, in the picture below, notice that the right arm is completely straightened out at impact. And even though the force of the swing has made my shoulders start to rotate, please notice that my shoulders are now even with my arms and there is a nice triangle formed between my arms and shoulders. One of the biggest mistakes golfers can make is to let their shoulders get way ahead of their hands. Below is the correct position at impact.










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David Nevogt

Illustrated Golf Lesson on Drawing the Ball

I hope this finds you well, excited for the upcoming season, and ready to score lower than ever before. I wanted to catch up with you, and explain what we've been doing lately.

First off, let's be clear about what this post is all about -developing a draw will add distance to your golf shots, and consistency to your swing. I'm willing to bet that after you master this shot, you'll be playing golf like never before. Ready for the good news? We've been hard at work putting together an easy way for you to draw the ball - almost instantly (assuming you practice and understand the technique)!

There's a reason why almost all professional tour players hit draws instead of fades or slices. But before I get into that, I need to take a step back to make sure that you understand exactly what adraw is, what it can do for you, and finally I'm going to give you some tips on how to actually hit one.

Basically, a draw is a golf shot that gently moves from right to left (for a right hander). You know the shot. It's the one that feels like you hit nothing at all, but you look up and the ball is sailing neatly down the fairway gently moving from right to left. It's not a hook because the movement on a hook is much more severe than a draw.

A draw puts "good spin" on the ball vs. a slice that puts "bad spin" on the ball. "Good Spin" propels the ball much further because it makes the ball cut through wind, and it rolls further once the ball hits the fairway. This all happens because of the top spin imparted on the ball when hitting a draw, vs. side-spin imparted on the ball when hitting a fade or a slice.

Put quite simply, you can hit a draw by learning to swing on an inside to out swing path (there's more to it obviously). Eventhough this sounds easy to complete, without the correct training, the majority of golfers really struggle with it.

The problem is that most golfers have been swinging the club for years in a way that produces a slice- so initially, we're fighting very deeply ingrained habits. But we've got ways to get you out of those habits. The bigger problem is that the swing that typically produces a slice feels very natural for most golfers. That's why slicing is the most prevalent problem that golfers face.

But - through the techniques that you're about to learn, and you feel the swing changes taking place, and you see the positive results, you're going to start developing a whole new set of positive habits. The ones that will bring your swing path from the inside, and will enable you to make solid impact with the ball on a very consistent basis.

What we teach in this system will be revolutionary for your overall golf swing. We're going to correct some basic parts of your swing, (the ones that most frequently produce a slice) and we're going to teach you some great moves to start coming into the impact zone from the inside path - so you hit it further.

One of the neat things about this system is that it will also help if you hook the ball. We've focused so closely on the movements in your swing that produce a draw, you'll be able to recognize those areas as parts of your swing that you may be over compensating on, which in turn would be causing you to hook. There are a few other reasons this could be happening of course, but if you are making all of the moves correctly that we're going to teach you - the result will be a nice gentle draw. No more hooks or slices!

Some of you may have heard that you can learn to work the ball from right to left and left to right by simply changing your stance or altering your grip. However, we believe that getting your shot to draw consistently is really about the golf swing as a whole.

Through this course, you are actually going to be making many positive changes to your full swing. Again, popular belief is that a draw mostly relates to your driver, but we believe this shot should actually be learned with your 5 iron. We want to be clear: The changes that you will be making to your full swing, will be very beneficial for every club that you carry. It's all about making impact with the ball from an inside path.

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David Nevogt

Fix Your Slice or Block by Analyzing Your Finish

A Word on Your Finish

The goal of the golf swing is to make solid impact with the ball. I think that everyone would agree there. However, don't neglect a proper follow-through because the ball is already gone. You can actually correct many of the problems with your swing by analyzing your finish.

Here's a quick check to get you started. Step up to a ball, take your regular swing, but hold your finish. Now look back at your forearms. What you should see is an X. Your arms should be completely crossed. The middle of your forearms should be where the X crosses. Not your wrists, or your elbows, but the middle of your forearms.















Now, if you don't see that X, it means you are blocking the ball, and not releasing correctly. You're also giving up a ton of power and distance.

"The Simple Golf Swing" system will teach you how and when to release your hands through the ball at impact. Your slice or block will be gone. GUARANTEED.

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